As we await kickoff, here are some links for the four SEC programs taking the field tonight:

South Carolina: A horde of Gamecock fans showed up at the South Carolina State House to shout down Texas A&M's midnight yell practice, according to social media reports collected by the State's Josh Kendall, but the Aggies ultimately got their practice in.

Texas A&M: While the quarterback competition won by Kenny Hill has drawn more attention, the Houston Chronicle's Brent Zwerneman writes that the running back trio of Tra Carson, Trey Williams and Brandon Williams may be the key to the Aggies' offense.

Vanderbilt: Derek Mason is confident in quarterback Patton Robinette, as the Tennessean's David Climer writes that Mason wants Robinette to "not only the starting quarterback but also the finishing quarterback." Also, the Commodores will wear new matte black helmets in tonight's game.